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OK Tourist Service / Ishida, Yokohama (2026)

20/09/2026

[Tokyo Private Tour for Cruise Guests in Yokohama]
🤼‍♂️ Grand Sumo Tournament: September Basho 🏆
On a recent tour arranged through my partner company, I had the pleasure of guiding a wonderful group of guests to the sumo arena for a live sumo tournament! 🏟️

Our group included a warm couple from the U.S. 🇺🇸 and a lovely family from Switzerland 🇨🇭 with two young children. It was truly heartening to see both the adults and the kids having such a great time experiencing this unique Japanese tradition firsthand. 😊✨

Yesterday was Day 8 of the 15-day tournament 🗓️. Over these 15 consecutive days, each wrestler competes in one match per day, and the wrestler with the highest number of wins by the final day earns the championship title 🏆.

The current tournament is particularly exciting! ⚡ We have Yokozuna (Grand Champion) Onosato competing alongside three Ozeki (Champions), including Aonishiki from Ukraine 🇺🇦.

If you are interested in learning more about sumo, there are great resources available online. Watching how these wrestlers live together in their stables (sumo-beya) and undergo strict daily training offers a fascinating look into their world 📱💻. Feel free to check out these official links:

🌐 Official Website: https://www.sumo.or.jp/En/
🎥 Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ZZhovRZpUA4VafgBdECZQ

📸 The photo shown here is from the Ring-Entrance Ceremony (Dohyo-iri), which takes place midway through the day's matches. Seeing all the top-ranked wrestlers gather together inside the ring is always an impressive highlight! 👏🔥

If you join my tour, I will be happy to share many more interesting facts and insights about sumo culture with you! 🏯⛩️

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13/09/2026

[Yokohama Guide Ishida's Recommended Spot]
🍜 Kon-nichiwa, friends! Last week I took my guests on a delicious adventure to the Cup Noodles Museum here in Yokohama, and I just have to share it with you!

📍 This spot has become a huge hit with visitors from overseas lately, and it's easy to see why. It sits right in Minato Mirai, the shiny, futuristic waterfront area of Yokohama filled with modern buildings and attractions.

🍥 The museum tells the story of instant ramen — but really, it's a tribute to one incredible man: Momofuku ANDO, the Japanese inventor who gave the world instant noodles and Cup Noodles.

📸 The first stop is the "Instant Ramen History Cube," where thausands of noodle packages are stacked up in a colorful, 3D timeline. Everyone stops here for photos — it's a real showstopper!

🎬 From there, you'll walk through Ando's story — the struggles, the breakthroughs, and the clever secrets behind his inventions — told through short films and a fun timeline exhibit.
🛖 There's even a replica of the humble little hut where Ando first developed his ramen. No fancy technology, no high-tech equipment — just this simple shed. It carries a powerful message: you don't need super-tech to change the world, just passion and persistence!

🥢 And the best part? You get to make your own original Cup Noodle! Pick 1 soup from 4 flavors, then choose 4 toppings from 12 options. That's over 5,000 possible combinations — nobody else in the world will have exactly your creation! Just add hot water later and enjoy.

🌊 Yokohama is where I live, so I'm always exploring corners like this. Why not come stroll through Minato Mirai with me and discover it yourself?

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09/09/2026

[Yokohama Guide Ishida’s Recommended Spot]
Hey everyone! 👋
Today, I visited a super cool neighborhood in Tokyo for my main job in the publishing industry. 📚✨ It’s called Jimbocho, and it’s been drawing a lot of buzz among international travelers lately!

So, what makes Jimbocho so special? 🤔 It is world-famous as the largest bookstore district on the planet! 🌎📖

Packed into a compact area you can easily walk across in about 10 minutes, there are nearly 200 bookstores lined up side by side! 🚶‍♂️💨 Most of them are second-hand bookshops. Each store has its own unique passion, offering incredible collections ranging from literature, history, and philosophy to science, art, music, and cinema 🎨🎶🎬. You can even find rare traditional Japanese woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e), vintage maps, and classic magazines! 🖼️🗺️

Because it’s the ultimate town for book lovers, many major Japanese publishers call Jimbocho home. For instance, Shueisha—the legendary publisher behind global smash hits like ONE PIECE and Demon Slayer—is located right here! 🏴‍☠️⚔️

And here’s another treat: Jimbocho is a food lover’s paradise, especially for curry lovers! 🍛😋 Local rumor says the area became packed with curry shops so readers could eat with a spoon in one hand while holding a book in the other! 📖🍛 Whether that legend is true or not, the curry here is absolute perfection! You’ll also find plenty of charming, nostalgic retro cafes (kissaten) perfect for relaxing. ☕🍰

It doesn't stop at books and food, either. Jimbocho is also famous for outdoor sports shops 🏔️🎿 and musical instrument stores 🎸. It truly is a vibrant hub of culture and hobbies!

Oh, and here’s a fun little fact that personally fascinates me: out of all of Japan, one of the only 9 Taco Bell locations in the country is right here in Jimbocho! 🌮😲 Surprising, right?

Since I’ve worked in publishing for many years, I know every hidden corner of Jimbocho like the back of my hand. 🧠✨ If you’re ever looking for a rare book or unique paper collectibles in Japan, just let me know!

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01/09/2026

[Yokohama Guide Ishida’s Recommended Spot]
Later this month, I am excited to take my tour guests to Asakusa! 🏮 Asakusa is one of the most beloved destinations for international travelers visiting Tokyo. Filled with nostalgic downtown charm, it is home to Tokyo’s most famous temple, offering a wonderful taste of traditional Japanese culture. ✨

The path leading from the station to Senso-ji Temple is Nakamise Shopping Street, one of the oldest shopping streets in Japan! 🛍️ Here, you can find almost every classic Japanese souvenir imaginable. It is also packed with local snack stalls serving tasty treats like Ningyo-yaki—delicious little baked cakes shaped like traditional dolls. 😋

Right inside the grounds of Senso-ji, a Buddhist temple, stands Asakusa Shrine—a Shinto shrine marked by its iconic red Torii gate. ⛩️ You might wonder why a Shinto shrine exists inside a Buddhist temple complex. In fact, this unique blending of religions is quite common across Japan! If you want to discover the fascinating story behind this, join my tour or send me a message! 📩

Just behind Senso-ji Temple lies a lively area filled with open-air Izakaya (pubs) open from midday! 🍻 With a casual atmosphere and reasonable prices, it’s a wonderful spot to enjoy local food alongside a cold beer or Japanese sake. Taking a fun drinks break here during our tour could be a highlight! 🥂

To be honest, since Asakusa is a bit far from Yokohama and takes extra travel time, I don’t recommend it to every guest. However, whenever we go, there are endless exciting things to explore! 🗺️ If you’d like to experience Asakusa or craft your perfect customized trip, feel free to contact me! 👋

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30/08/2026

[Tokyo Private Tour for Cruise Guests in Yokohama]
📺 Memories of Columbo: A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane 🕵️‍♂️
Today, I’d like to share a small story from my childhood!
Do you all remember Peter Falk as Detective Columbo? 🕵️

Believe it or not, back when I was an elementary school student in Japan, the show was broadcast several times a year during the Friday night movie slot. 🎬 I absolutely loved this mystery drama featuring a quirky detective in a rumpled raincoat who was always talking about his wife! 😂 Since none of my classmates watched it, I was definitely considered a bit of an unusual kid back then. 🎒

Even now, I vividly remember specific scenes—like the famous cannon firing scene in "By Dawn's Early Light," where the headmaster of a military academy commits murder 🏰💥, or the clever fingerprint trick in "Suitable for Framing" (The Two Degas Paintings). 🖼️🖐️

Years later, in 1991, when I moved to Oklahoma, I was thrilled to watch the new episodes on ABC network! 📺🇺🇸 However, my English wasn't as good as it is today, so to be honest, I couldn't follow the storyline at all back then! 😅

Just this week, I really enjoyed reading a non-fiction book about the behind-the-scenes stories of the show's production. 📖✨ I learned that the budget and shooting schedules ballooned because of the star actors' passion and perfectionism, and that Peter Falk and the studio even had contract disputes behind the scenes! 💼💥 Knowing how much intense passion went into making the show made me realize why it was—and still is—so popular in both the US and Japan. In fact, NHK (Japan's public broadcaster) still reruns one episode every week here! 📺🇯🇵
And what surprised me most of all was the story behind his famous catchphrase, "Just one more thing..." 💡When the writer needed to extend the running time, he didn't have enough time to rewrite the entire script. So, he simply came up with that iconic line as a quick way to insert extra dialogue right after it! 📝✨ That totally makes sense! 🙌
https://bonaventurepress.com/shooting-columbo/

In Japan, Columbo is also fondly remembered alongside its iconic theme music. 🎵 I actually looked it up and found out that this famous tune wasn't the show's official theme, but rather the theme song for the "NBC Mystery Movie" block! For those of you who are a little older than me, do you remember it? 🎶👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3W7C0kC6nw

If you join one of my private tours, I’d love to chat with you about classic American TV shows from that era! I also used to watch Knight Rider 🏎️⚡ and The Twilight Zone 🌀.
What were your favorite nostalgic shows growing up? Let me know in the comments! 👇💬

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24/08/2026

[Yokohama Guide Ishida’s Recommended Spot_Harajuku原宿]
Hi everyone! 👋 I recently went on a location scouting trip to Harajuku 📍 to get everything ready for my upcoming tour guests in September!

Harajuku is famous worldwide as the capital of Japan’s ultra-cute "Kawaii" culture. 🎀 The main highlight here is Takesh*ta Street, a vibrant and cozy pedestrian venue. 🚶‍♂️✨ To give you an idea of its size, it is similar to London’s Carnaby Street or the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

Packed into this single street is everything young Japanese locals love! 🛍️ You’ll discover trendy fashion boutiques, sparkling accessory shops, and colorful treats like giant crepes, candy, and ice cream! 🍦🍭 It’s also home to bustling Purikura photo booths, massive Gashapon capsule toy stores, and unique animal cafes where you can interact with cute dogs, cats, capybaras, and baby pigs! 🐶🐷 Capybara cuddles, anyone? 💕

Visiting Harajuku fills you with pure energy and joy! ⚡😊

Just a short walk away lies the neighboring Omotesando area, offering a sophisticated contrast. 🌿 High-end luxury flagship stores line this tree-lined avenue, making it feel like New York’s 5th Avenue or Rodeo Drive in LA. 🏙️✨ The dramatic shift between these two distinct atmospheres is a must-see aspect of Tokyo! 🗼

Check out the official guide for more details:
https://www.japan.travel/en/destinations/kanto/tokyo/harajuku-and-omotesando/

If you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to explore Harajuku and Omotesando with a friendly local, send me a message! Let’s create your dream Tokyo itinerary together! 🤝⛩️

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21/08/2026

[Yokohama Guide Ishida’s Recommended Spot]
In my previous post, I briefly mentioned Shinjuku, but today I want to dive deeper into why this area is my absolute favorite place in Tokyo! 🏙️✨

Tokyo has many massive districts, but Shinjuku is truly the king of them all. In fact, Shinjuku Station is officially Guinness-certified as the world’s busiest station! 🚉 It serves 11 train lines across 5 major railway companies, carrying over 3 million passengers every single day. Just imagine—that is like the entire population of Chicago or Toronto moving through one single station daily! 👥💥

The city shows two completely different faces depending on where you walk. 🏙️ On the west side, you will find sleek skyscrapers, bustling business headquarters, and the impressive Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. 🏢

On the east side, however, lies Kabukicho—Japan’s largest and most famous entertainment district! 🌃 This glowing "city that never sleeps" is packed with neon lights, restaurants, bars, and theaters. Film buffs might recognize it from Scarlett Johansson’s iconic scenes in Lost in Translation. While it has a slightly gritty nightlife edge with adult venues and red-light areas, it remains a fantastic, safe spot to walk around, take photos, and enjoy delicious food if you stay on the main streets! 🍜✨

Right next to Kabukicho is Golden G*i, a fascinating alleyway network born from post-WWII black markets. 🍻 In an area no larger than a single soccer field, nearly 300 tiny bars are crammed together! Most seats only five people, making the entire block look like a vintage movie set—except it is 100% real and fully operating! 🎥

Walking around Kabukicho, I even found a fun surprise for my American friends: a TGI Fridays! 🍔 While rare in the US nowadays, several locations are still thriving here in Tokyo and Yokohama! 🇺🇸

Want to explore the energy of Shinjuku with a local guide?
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3011.html
Contact me anytime! 🇯🇵📍

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17/08/2026

[Tokyo Private Tour for Cruise Guests in Yokohama]
"𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐤𝐞?! 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐲!"
Last week, I had the pleasure of guiding Thomas, a solo traveler from Orange County, California 🇺🇸.
Our action-packed itinerary took us from Shibuya to Shinjuku, visiting the vibrant Kabukicho 🌆 and the famous Golden G*i 🍻, followed by the iconic Tokyo Tower 🗼 and elegant Ginza ✨. After a high-speed Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train ride 🚅 back toward Yokohama, we explored the colorful streets of Chinatown 🥟 and took a relaxing stroll through Yamash*ta Park 🌳!

Japan is full of endless unique surprises 🇯🇵. While exploring Shinjuku, Thomas was totally mind-blown 🤯 when we stumbled upon a massive multi-story building completely dedicated to karaoke 🎤. Looking up, he exclaimed, “That’s crazy!” 😲 What amazed him even more is that entire buildings filled with karaoke rooms are actually super common in Japan! In Shinjuku alone, there are easily over 10 of these massive karaoke hubs 🏢🎶. Can you believe it? Even cooler, this specific building is right next to the famous giant Godzilla Head 🦖—you can actually see Godzilla peeking over the roof on the left(picture)!

Later, as we reached our final station 🚉, we spotted an Ice ice cream vending machine 🍦. Seeing a classic Japanese favorite, Thomas remarked, “I’ve never seen mint and chocolate flavors combined like this in the US,” before eagerly adding, “I gotta try this!” 🍫🌿 Choco-mint is actually a huge hit here, widely available at convenience stores and Baskin-Robbins 🛒🍨. You’ll definitely want to give it a try when you visit!

Chocolate mint from BR
https://www.br31.jp/contents/flavor/fl111.html

Join my private tour and let’s discover the most unique, unexpected sides of Japan together! 🌸🗺️

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13/08/2026

[Insights from Guide Ishida: Your Local Yokohama & Tokyo Guide] 🏮✨
This week is "Obon" (お盆)—a truly special week for Japanese people! 🙏✨

According to Japanese tradition, the spirits of our ancestors return from the afterlife to visit us during Obon. Families gather to clean and visit their ancestors' graves (Ohakamairi). It's quite similar to Mexico’s Day of the Dead (which you might know from Pixar’s movie Coco!). 💀🌸

Yesterday, my family and I visited my wife’s hometown, Yokosuka, to pay our respects at the family grave. You might recognize Yokosuka because of its famous U.S. Navy Base! ⚓🇺🇸

While Obon is a quiet time for reflection, it’s also a time for celebration! 🎉 We have a lively tradition called Bon Odori—a traditional dance where local communities gather in schools or parks to dance together and share a fun time with their ancestors! 🕺💃 Every region in Japan has its own local Bon Odori dance, and it’s even celebrated in places like Los Angeles and San Francisco! 🏮🌟

Obon is also a time when families travel from afar to reunite. Because of this, highways, Shinkansen trains, and flights get extremely crowded! 🚅✈️ Popular tourist spots fill up with grandparents enjoying quality time with their grandchildren, so if you're traveling in Japan right now, stay prepared! 🚗💨

In short, Obon feels like a unique blend of Mexico’s Day of the Dead and American Thanksgiving Weekend! 🦃🌽✨

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, book a tour with me! I'd love to show you around and help you experience authentic Japanese traditions firsthand. 🇯🇵⛩️

Obon: Japan’s Summer Festival for Honoring Ancestors
https://www.nippon.com/en/features/jg00098/

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09/08/2026

Eighty-one years ago today, on August 9, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on my hometown, Nagasaki. It was the second time in human history that a nuclear weapon was used, following the attack on Hiroshima three days earlier, and more than 70,000 citizens lost their lives.

My mother is an officially certified atomic bomb survivor—a hibakusha—and one of only about 90,000 survivors remaining today. I belong to the group referred to as second-generation survivors.

Growing up, many of my friends had parents or grandparents who had experienced the bombing. August 9 was a mandatory school attendance day even during summer vacation, where all students gathered to observe a moment of silence for the victims. My summer memories from childhood involve not only playing at the sea or pool, but also encountering numerous tragic stories about the atomic bomb through television, newspapers, and school instruction as August 9 approached. Because many survivors were still alive at the time, I heard many painful accounts—of loved ones meeting tragic deaths, suffering long-term side effects from radiation, and facing discrimination as a result.

My grandmother lived near the epicenter, but fortunate terrain features on a hillside protected her from direct heat rays and blast winds, allowing her to survive. She never spoke to us about her experiences. It was likely too painful to recount, a response that was not uncommon in Nagasaki.

Having been raised in an atomic-bombed city, I was taught that nuclear weapons must never be used again and that war must be avoided. I fully agree with this principle. The atomic bombings of two cities should never have occurred in human history. I believe that if many Americans were accurately informed of what happened then, they would also conclude that the decision to drop the bombs was mistaken.

While I personally consider the decision of the U.S. government at the time to have been an error, I have never held hostility toward the American people, nor was I educated to hold such views. On the contrary, as a child, I developed an admiration for American culture through movies, novels, and professional wrestling. My favorite films were The Towering Inferno and The Poseidon Adventure, and my hero was young Hulk Hogan. Driven by this admiration, I spent four years attending a college in Oklahoma from the age of 20. The people welcomed me warmly, providing a meaningful four years. Furthermore, since starting work as a tour guide two years ago, I have built many new friendships with wonderful American guests.

As a tour guide, my primary objective is simply to ensure that my guests have the absolute best and most enjoyable tour possible. So I try to introduce good things about Japan to them. At the same time, I aim to learn about the strengths of their respective countries through these interactions and share those insights within Japan. When possible, I also seek to create opportunities for visitors to engage in pleasant conversations with local citizens. I believe that building mutual understanding through these efforts brings us incrementally closer to a world without war. Creating a peaceful world requires mutual understanding, and mutual understanding requires dialogue. Therefore, engaging in dialogue represents a small but meaningful first step toward world peace.

I hope for a world free of nuclear weapons for the sake of my children and future grandchildren. I hope for a peaceful world without conflict, where children are not exposed to life-threatening danger or starvation. Although my individual contribution may be modest, I intend to support this cause through my work as a tour guide.

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